US3952847A
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Weatherproof article enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-28
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Granted: 1976-04-27
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Expires: 1995-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A weatherproof article enclosure for sporting equipment and accessories is in the form of a bag constructed from a flexible, decorated, planar material, such as a suitable print fabric, arranged forming an article receiving cavity and provided with an opening communicating with the cavity to permit access to the cavity. Arranged over, and contacting, the planar material is a transparent sheet material, such as a vinyl, that protects the planar material and weatherproofs the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Hazel H. Via
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/54; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A weatherproof article enclosure for sporting equipment and accessories, comprising, in combination: a. a bag constructed from a flexible, planar material arranged forming an article receiving cavity and provided with an opening communicating with the cavity for facilitating access to the cavity; b. a transparent sheet material arranged over, contacting, and connected to the planar material for protecting the planar material and weatherproofing the bag, said planar material including an opaque, print fabric arranged with a pattern of the fabric facing the sheet material for viewing the pattern through the sheet material, protions of said planar material being attached along seams to form the bag with the sheet material being connected to the planar material at the seams, and leather welting covering the seams for facilitating attachment of the planar material portions to one another and to the sheet material, and assuring weatherproofing of the bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A weatherproof article enclosure for sporting equipment and accessories, comprising, in combination: a. a bag constructed from a flexible, planar material arranged forming an article receiving cavity and provided with an opening communicating with the cavity for facilitating access to the cavity; b. a transparent sheet material arranged over, contacting, and connected to the planar material for protecting the planar material and weatherproofing the bag, said planar material including an opaque, print fabric arranged with a pattern of the fabric facing the sheet material for viewing the pattern through the sheet material, protions of said planar material being attached along seams to form the bag with the sheet material being connected to the planar material at the seams, and leather welting covering the seams for facilitating attachment of the planar material portions to one another and to the sheet material, and assuring weatherproofing of the bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein a fastener is mounted on the bag and arranged for cooperating with the opening provided in the bag for permitting the opening to be selectively opened and closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
A structure as defined in claim 2, wherein the bag is in the form of a garment bag having a substantially rectangular front panel, a substantially rectangular back panel arranged substantially parallel to the front panel, and top, bottom, and side panels arranged between and connected to peripheral portions of the front and back panels, the opening bisecting the front panel between the top and bottom panels, the fastener being a zipper bound with leather welting, and further including an aperture provided in the top panel and arranged for receiving a hook of a coat hanger, leather reinforcing the aperture, with the top panel being constructed from a suede material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-04-27 | 1979-10-27 | 1980-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-27 | 1983-10-27 | 1984-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-27 | 1987-10-27 | 1988-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |